New Cd/Lp - This Is Goldwax - Kent

Out today the latest of the 'This Is series’ label spotlights from Kent Records

This Is Goldwax - Various Artists - Cd- CDTOP 530 /LP KENT2 530

Available via a Cd or Double Lp format

Release Notes Clip

For the latest of the This Is series’ label spotlights – following our acclaimed looks at Flying Dutchman and Fame – we focus on Goldwax as it celebrates its 60th birthday, and feature the cream of the recordings made during its short existence. This throws the spotlight not only on James Carr, but vital label mate Spencer Wiggins and also the beautiful harmonies of the Ovations. These three acts were the mainstays of Goldwax, and alongside the song writing talents of George Jackson and Dan Greer, show why the label’s influence is still important today.

There are gems strewn throughout the catalogue, from the earliest recordings of ‘Why Can’t We Live Together’ hitmaker Timmy Thomas, through rarely-recorded artists such as Philip & the Faithfuls

Track list

Side 1
01   The Dark End Of The Street - James Carr
02   Uptight Good Woman - Spencer Wiggins
03   To Me It's Storming - George & Greer
04   Call On Me - Percy Milem
05   I'm Living Good - The Ovations featuring Louis Williams
06   I Don't Want To Take A Chance - 'Wee' Willie Walker
07   Toddlin' - Gene 'Bowlegs' Miller
Side 2
01   Freedom Train - James Carr
02   I'm A Poor Man's Son - Spencer Wiggins
03   Ticket To Ride - 'Wee' Willie Walker
04   What'cha Gonna Do - Phillip & The Faithfuls
05   Say You Need It - Barbara Perry
06   When You Look In The Mirror - Eddie Jefferson
07   That's How Strong My Love Is? - O.V. Wright
Side 3
01   Love Attack - George & Greer
02   Once In A While (Is Better Than Never At All) - Spencer Wiggins
03   A Man Needs A Woman - James Carr
04   They Say - The Ovations
05   A Lucky Loser - 'Wee' Willie Walker
06   Arabian Jerk - The Merits
07   Have Some Boogaloo - Timmy Thomas
Side 4
01   The Well's Gone Dry - Dorothy Williams
02   Spoonful - Playboy Five
03   I Don't Know What You've Got (But It's Got Me) - Percy Milem
04   A Man Is A Mean Thing - Barbara Perry
05   Will I Ever Be Free - Jeb Stewart
06   She's Better Than You - Oboe with The Keys
07   He Called Me Baby - Jeanne Newman

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Links

Lp: https://acerecords.co.uk/this-is-goldwax

Cd: https://acerecords.co.uk/this-is-goldwax-1